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Newspaper

Whitewright Sun

Location

Whitewright, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 22, 1967

Page

2

Grain Warehouses Facing Decline in Texas

Texas grain warehouses once propelled by commodity credit and storage payments are vanishing as federal surplus programs shift to Food for Peace and overseas shipments. Licensed facilities fell from 832 in 1966 and are expected to drop by over a hundred this year. Many halls sit empty or repurposed for private storage or other goods.

Austin Texas State Dept. of Agriculture

Published Every Thursday Second Class Postage Paid

The notice states weekly publication cadence with second class postage paid at Whitewright Texas via the local post office and Tex. Press Association membership.

Whitewright Texas Tex. Press Association

Subscription Rates by County and Region

Outside these counties. three dollars. Grayson and Fannin counties two dollars fifty cents. Foreign subscriptions five dollars.

Grayson-Fannin Counties

Dinosaur footprints unearthed by bulldozer in Connecticut park

A 160 million year old set of Anchisauripus footprints from the Triassic period was discovered in Rocky Hill State Park Connecticut when a bulldozer uncovered them during highway department lab work. The find highlights paleontological significance and suggests erosion exposure occurred during construction.

Rocky Hill State Park Connecticut Highway Department

Social Security notes expand disability benefit rules

Social Security district manager Gus Jones notes that disability payments are not limited to permanently disabled individuals. Benefits may be paid if the disability lasts or is expected to last 12 months or longer and prevents any substantial gainful work. Eligibility considers training, age, and work history with a requirement of five years of work in the prior ten years. The State Vocational Rehabilitation Agency reviews cases, and offices in Sherman and Bonham provide guidance and claim filing options.

Gus Jones Jones Social Security Sherman West Mulberry Bonham Sam Rayburn Drive

Sam Houston Removed Over Texas Union Stand in 1861

Sam Houston was ousted from the Texas governorship after he refused to withdraw Texas from the Union as Confederate authorities moved to secede in 1861. The dispute centered on allegiance during the secession crisis, reflecting the broader tensions in Texas and the United States at the time.

Sam Houston Texas Union Bob Dunlap

Independent Executrix Named in Rodgers Estate Case

Frances Louella Rodgers appointed June 15 1967 as independent executrix of Clifford Samuel Rodgers deceased Grayson County Texas to receive all claims and payments at 210 West McLain Street Sherman Texas notice to file claims at executrix address. Published in The Whitewright Sun June 22 1967.

Clifford Samuel Rodgers Grayson County Texas Frances Louella Rodgers West McLain Street Sherman Whitewright Sun

School Board tabs teachers in 1922 locals

The 1922 school year slate lists H. L. Durham as superintendent and a long roster of teachers including Mrs. O.M. Whedbee Miss Gertrude Schooling Miss Elvie Eagleton Miss Oneida Copeland Miss Sarah Hampton Miss Ruth Hampton Miss Mae Hall and more. W. O. Brents named postmaster at Whitewright. A son born to Raymond Phillips on June 13. Alice Giles burned by acid. Mrs. Alice B. Bowling dies.

H. L. Durham O.M. Whedbee Annabel Finnell Gertrude Schooling Elvie Eagleton Oneida Copeland Sarah Hampton Ruth Hampton Mae Hall Orbin Blanton Susie Noe Tommie Chenoweth Clara Craig Cora Lee Echols Minnie Birkner D. B. Taylor Lloyd Wright Ruth Abernathy Annette Harp Gladys Ray W. O. Brents Whitewright Raymond Phillips Alice Giles Alice B. Bowling

35 Years Ago June 16 1932 Jesse Bow presented Sun

A brief historical item notes that on June 16 1932 Jesse Bow presented the Sun in an event marked by long standing local archival interest. It records the date and the presenter as the core facts.

Jesse Bow

Texas Citation Notice in Grayson County Suit No 7292

Public legal notice to multiple Estes heirs and spouses to answer by July 17 1967 in a partition suit for land in Grayson County detailed description of parcels including Lots 23 24 25 26 Block E WV Whitesboro and adjacent tracts with a possible receiver if partition fails. Court clerk E R Brodhead issues. published in The Whitewright Sun June 8 15 22 29 1967.

State OF Texas James Estes W. W. Estes Neil Trammell Estes Raymond Trenton Estes Charles Estes Fred H. Estes G. Estes J. W. Estes Irs 15Th District Court Grayson County Court House Sherman Texas Velvie Estes Wight Herbert Estes J. G. Estes Edith Warner L. B. Warner Kate Garvin Patsy Bennett Lawrence Bennett Jessie Ferrell Deckard Harry F. Deckhard Ezra Wilson Estes E. G. Estes Asa Hartsfield Perry Stringfield William Ritchey Towit Whitesboro Grayson State of Jordan Creek Perry Springfield Missouri-Kansas & Texas Railroad W. B Jerry Stringfield Survey J. M. Buchanan N. W Texas & Pacific Ry. Co N. Line E. R. Brodhead Louise Hauschild Whitewright Sun Gladys Hamilton

Two carloads of onions bought by government at 60c per bushel

In a 1937 notice the federal government purchased two carloads of onions here at sixty cents a bushel. Also reported: Mrs. Bill Riddle noted last Thursday and Mrs. L H Darwin, 85, died near Kentucky town Friday. Royal Arch Masons elected officers led by John Reeves as H P and J F Lilley as E K.

Bill Riddle L. H. Darwin Kentuckytown Royal Arch Masons John Reeves H. P J. F. Lilley E. K R. C. Vestal E. S P. A. Short C. H Ross R

Texas Auto Toll Fatalities Report Rise in Year

Texas DPS reports 1349 traffic deaths so far this year, up 7 percent from the previous year. Fatal crashes total 1104, up from 1054 last year as authorities note rising roadway risk.

Maple Flavor Enhances Banana Walnut Cake Frosting

If you like maple flavoring add a little maple extract to a butter frosting for a banana walnut cake. This combination of flavors really goes together.

Savoy College Exes Hold Annual Meeting Sunday

Ex-students of Savoy College gathered in the new Savoy school building for the 1967 reunion to memorialize Prof. Halsell and his school. Only one attendee, Mrs Alpha Deatherage Jenkins, was present, but 13 children and three grandchildren joined in approving yearly reunions. Officers Kenneth Woodward Glenmore Hodge and Mrs G R Newby were re elected for another year.

SAVOY R. R. Halsell Prof. Halsell Alpha Deatherage Jenkins Ex-Students Association Kenneth Woodward Duncan Okla Glenmore Hodge Bonham G. R. Newby

Leonard Picnic Scheduled Again Leonard Jaycees revive old settlers reunion

Leonard Jaycees will sponsor a return to the old settlers reunion with contests sack races quilting demonstrations and carnival. A 7 p.m. parade on Monday July 17 opens the event with activities each evening July 17 22 at Leonard Park inviting public participation.

Leonard Old Settlers Leonard Jaycees Old Park Jaycees the Leonard Park

Divorce petition filed in 15th District Court

No 72928 James William Gailey is plaintiff and Betty Ann Gailey is defendant seeking divorce on grounds of cruel treatment. Last day of May 1967 order issued. final date May 31. deputy Gladys Hamilton filed. Published in The Whitewright Sun June 8, 15, 22 and 29, 1967.

State OF Texas Betty Ann Gailey A. D 15Th District Court Grayson County Court House Sherman Texas James William Gailey

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Food For Peace the Whitewright Sun T. Glenn Doss S&h Shurfine S.D.A. Choice Farley Gro Mkt Sewright, Tex Dawson Propane Co Joe Allen Bixby Lois Anderson Rotary Club Ray Manning F.E. Douglas Fred W. Smith J. H. Waggoner B. B. Adams Mollie Wright American Legion E. G. Fields Bud Walker Guy Nowlin Dallas G. D. Bennett F. O. Mangrum Cole & Davis Co Department of Public Safety N. Travis N. Highland Wilson N. Jones Hospital Gomer and Kirk North Travis MAY Pharmacy Number Medical Arts Clinic Savoy College Exes Tion S. H. Montgomery Agency Federal Deposit Inaunance Coy
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